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How a Menopause-Friendly Diet Can Ease Anxiety and Depression

Alison Bladh

While treatments like therapy, mindfulness, and medication are often recommended, many women dont realise that diet plays a vital role in managing symptoms. Add probiotics like yoghurt, kefir, and sauerkraut to your diet, alongside prebiotics such as garlic, bananas, and oats to support gut health and serotonin production.

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What Conventional Acne Treatments Get Wrong

Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance

Like most skin conditions, acne doesn’t have just one cause or one treatment that will work–it can be complicated. We also touched on the importance of an integrative approach that includes diet, lifestyle, and mindset, alongside topical treatments. 00:11:17] Teenage acne treatment approaches. [00:12:55]

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Exploring Diet and New Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Dermatology Times

From diet recommendations to biologic advancements, Jennifer Hsiao, MD, covered essential updates for treating patients with HS.

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Drinking Collagen: Benefits and Misconceptions

Kim Gallo Esthetics

How to get more collagen in your diet If you're interested in increasing your collagen intake without having to resort to supplements, there are a few ways to get more of it in your diet. Enhancing collagen production: Proven skincare treatments While drinking collagen can support skin health, it's just one piece of the puzzle.

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Why Not All Olive Oils Are Created Equal And How to Choose the Best

Alison Bladh

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, celebrated for its rich flavour and health benefits. Why Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Is Better for Women Over 40 For women experiencing hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, diet plays a crucial role in managing symptoms. Salas-Salvad, J., Covas, M.I.,

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Weight Loss Injections: A Nutritional Therapist’s Perspective

Alison Bladh

Commonly marketed as Wegovy or Ozempic (originally for type 2 diabetes), semaglutide has shown weight loss ranging from 15-20% of body weight when combined with a calorie-controlled diet and increased physical activity. Orlistat leads to modest weight loss of 5-10% of body weight when combined with a low-fat diet. Jastreboff, A.M.,

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How to Care for Your Skin Post Laser Treatment

US Dermatologt Partners

The field of dermatology has certainly taken advantage of these innovative tools for laser dermatology treatments. From reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and creating a more even skin tone and texture to managing common skin conditions like eczema and acne, laser treatments offer a wide array of benefits.